World Series Trivia Challenge 2002
By Mike Attiyeh, author of Who Was Traded for Lefty Grove?
In the spirit of the fall classic, I have assembled for you a World Series Trivia Challenge. You will be asked seven questions in this best-of-seven format, from which you will be required to answer four correctly for the right to call yourself a world champion baseball mind.
All the facts are updated through October 18, 2002. Think you can handle it? If so, good luck skipper.
Game One: Only one second baseman has ever won the prestigious World Series MVP Award, as officially given by Sport Magazine. His total of 12 RBI in that classic still stands as the single-series record. Who is this reliable contact hitter better known for his smooth ability with the glove? Answer
Game Two: Although 10 inside-the-park home runs have been hit in World Series history, none have been accomplished since the 1929 World Series. Patsy Dougherty hit the first inside-the-park homer in series play in 1903. Who hit the last? Answer
Game Three: Barry Bonds will become the 32nd player to win a batting title and appear in the World Series the same year. Of the 31 previous batting champions who appeared in the fall classic, only five have hit for a higher batting average in the World Series than during their league-leading regular season. But can you name the only one on a world champion? Answer
Game Four: With wins in Game One and Game Five of the 2000 World Series, the Yankees Mike Stanton became the seventh relief pitcher to win two games in a single fall classic. Can you name any three of the previous six to accomplish the feat? Answer
If you like this material, you ll absolutely love the regular seasons and postseasons full of sophisticated Q&As in Who Was Traded for Lefty Grove? The book's challenging Q&A format is built into a pair of major league season blocks, allowing you to devour fresh information and test your skills while simultaneously playing along in search of a pennant and world championship. It's a fun and quick-blasting read that you'll want to keep with you at all times, and read over again. I guarantee that! The frequent Did You Know tid-bits are a bargain in themselves.
Game Five (if necessary): Four pitchers share the dubious World Series record of four decisions without a win. Name any two. Answer
Game Six (if necessary): In 2001, Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling shared the World Series MVP honor, marking just the second time the fall classic award was split. Name the sharing players the only other time a World Series MVP Award was split. Answer
Game Seven (if necessary): Lonnie Smith is the only player in major league history to play in the World Series with four different organizations. Smith is also one of six men to play on a world championship team for three different franchises. For a correct answer, name three of the other five players to achieve this feat. Answer
